Strong’s H7459

רְעָבוֹן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

rabown

Pronunciation

reh-aw-bone'

Definition

Hunger, Famine

Meaning

famine

Usage

The term "reabon" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of hunger or famine. It often describes a severe lack of food that leads to widespread suffering and distress. This word is typically used in contexts where physical hunger is a consequence of divine judgment or natural calamities.

Bible references

Genesis 42:19;Genesis 42:33;Psalm 37:19